A1- Salient Characteristics (Final).pdf
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United States Marine Corps
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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for a commercial procurement of winter mountain equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps. The contractor shall provide quantity (13) Acapulka Tour 135 one-man pulks/sleds complete with tow systems and harnesses to support the USMC Winter Mountain Leaders Course. Each pulk system must be capable of being towed by a single Marine and shall transport loads for a four-Marine fire team during cold weather and mountain operations.
The pulk/sled shall meet specific physical dimensions and performance standards: approximately 135 centimeters long and 62 centimeters wide, with a height range of 15-45 centimeters, and a total system weight (including poles and harness) of approximately 11 kilograms. The payload capacity must exceed 18 kilograms minimum and remain below 45 kilograms maximum, with a volume capacity between 300-550 liters. Construction shall be rigid fiber-reinforced resin laminate with a rounded front section to prevent diving in deep snow and replaceable runners. Color shall be white or cold weather camouflaged pattern. The tow system and harness must feature a quick-release system, be MOLLE compatible, and allow wearing with or without a USMC pack. All equipment must be commercial-grade winter expedition/touring quality, durable, resistant to abrasion and environmental conditions, and capable of supporting sustained cold weather employment in mountain environments.
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DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY
Salient Characteristics for Acapulka Tour 135 One-Man Pulks to Support Winter Mountain Leaders Course
Pulk/Sled and Tow System and Harness
1. General Requirement
The contractor shall provide quantity (13) Acapulka Tour 135 pulks/sleds, tow system, and harnesses for sustaining cold weather mountain operations for USMC fireteams and towed by (1) person. Products quoted must meet or exceed the physical and performance characteristics identified below.
2. Pulk/Sled
The Pulk/Sled shall meet the following characteristics:
• System Weight (Pulk, poles, harness):
Approximately 11kg (25lbs)
• Length:
Approximately 135cm (54 inches)
• Width:
Approximately 62cm (24 inches)
• Height:
Minimum: 15cm (6 inches) Maximum: 45cm (18 inches)
• Payload Capacity weight:
Minimum: >18kg (> 40lbs) Maximum: <45kg (< 100lbs)
• Payload capacity volume:
Minimum: 300L Maximum: 550L Color: White or cold weather camouflaged pattern.
• Construction: Rigid, fiber-reinforced resin laminate, rounded front section to prevent diving in deep snow with replaceable runners.
DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY
Purpose: The sled/pulk shall be capable of transporting loads for a fire team of four Marines to sustain operations in cold weather and mountain environment.
3. Tow System and Harness
The sled/pulk can be rigged with the provided fragging bar or ropes:
• Purpose: The tow system and harness will enable a Marine to safely and e iciently move the sled containing equipment in a winter mountain environment.
• The harness can be worn with or without USMC pack. Quick release system and MOLLE compatible.
4. Quality Requirements
All pulks/sleds, tow systems, and harnesses shall:
• Be commercial-grade winter expedition/touring and constructed from a rigid, fiber-reinforced resin laminate rather than standard polyethylene.
• Be durable and resistant to abrasion and environmental conditions.
• Be capable of supporting cold weather employment in mountain environment including movement, enable sustainment, and towing by one Marine.
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